NYC carriage horse died after eating poisonous plant in Central Park, report finds - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park near East 90th Street
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Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure New York City New York in New York City, New York: A carriage horse named Deniz collapsed and died after eating a Japanese yew shrub in Central Park on June 10. The necropsy concluded the death was caused by the toxic plant, not neglect or abuse.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Central Park Conservancy Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

NYC carriage horse died after eating poisonous plant in Central Park, report finds - 6abc Philadelphia

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